Paste-jar.



C. PUETZ.

PASTE JAR.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 31, 1911. 1,048,873. Patented Dec.31,1912.

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PASTE-JAR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed May 31, 1911.

Patented Dec. 31,1912.

Serial No. 630,515.

To all whom it 'may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES PUETZ, a

,citizen of the United States of America, re-

siding at Kansas City, in the county of Jackson and State of Missouri,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Paste-Jars; and Ido hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exactdescription of the invention, such as will enable others to make and usethe same, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, forming apart of this specification.

The objects of theinvention are: first, to maint-ain a humid atmosphereabove the exposed surface of the paste, so as to keep the paste fromhardening, and also to prolong the evaporation of the moisture; second,to indicate at all times the height of the water in the waterreceptacle; and third, to keep the cover of the ar hermetically closed.

The invention consists in the novel construction and combination ofparts, such as will be first fully described and then specifi callypointed out in the claim.

In the drawing: Figure 1. is a side View,

' in elevation, of the improved paste jar and its cover, the cover tothe water receptacle being shown broken away. Fig. 2. is a vertical,sectional view of the same. Fig. 3. is a plan view of the paste jar,with the cover removed. Fig. 4. is a view of the cover in an invertedposition. Fig. 5. is a detail, side view of portions of the cover andpaste j ar, showing the interlocking parts.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in all thefigures of the drawing.

Referring to t-he drawing, 10 indicates the improved paste jar, and 12its top removably secured thereto and in such a manner v as to preventthe entrance of air, as further described. The jar 10 consists, asshown, of a cylindrical vessel or receptacle, of the proper dimensionsto hold separate bodies of paste, one of which bodies is wholly usedbefore the solidity of the other is broken, and an economic use made ofthe paste. The sides 14, and bottom 15, of the jar, are made or cast, inone piece, from suitable material, such as glass, the sides 14 being ofconsiderable thickness, so that the paste is less susceptible to changesin temperature. Within the jar is an elliptical shaped receptaclecomposed of the vertical, parallel partition plates 16 and 17, formingthe inner wall of the paste receptacle said partitions being spacedapart a short distance, for the purpose further described. The plates 16and 17 are upon opposite sides of a line extending transversely to anddiametrically through the sides 14, of the jar, the ends 16", 17", ofthe respective plates being bent inwardly in a curved line, and injuxtaposition and connected integrally with the inner surfaces of saidsides 14. The lower portions of plates 16 and 17 are united integrallywith the inner surface of the bottom plate 15, of the jar, the upperportions extending upward to the line of the upper surfaces of the sides14 of the jar. Between the plates 16 and 17 are vertical partitions 18,18, extending in a transverse direction thereto and integrally connectedwith the f said plates, and at their lower ends with the inner surfaceof the bottom 15, the upper end of the partitions being upon a lineparallel with the upper surface of plates 16 and 17, the partition 18being located in a central position in the j ar, and the partition 18xlocated between said portion and the ends 16x and 17"'of the jar. Uponthe opposing sides of the partition plate 18 are the receptacles 19 and20, receptacle 19 being for water, receptacle 2O being for the pastebrush, in which it is kept moist, and receptacle 20X for the receptionof the brush when not in use. plates 16 and 17 and the inner surfaces ofthe sides 14, of the jar, are receptacles 16 and 17, for the paste. Withthe inner surface of the bottom plate 15 of the jar at a point a shortdistance from the transverse Between the outer surfaces of partitionplate 18, is connected a socket 21, Y

which extends upwardly a short distance in height. Within the socket 21is extended the lower end of a capillary device for raising themoisture, consisting of a tube 22, of suitable material, which isVperforated at 23 in its sides, the perforations being extended aroundthe tube and continued in series, spaced slight distances apart, to theupper end of the tube, which end extends in height a considerabledistance above a line horizontal with the upper surface of thepartitions 16, 17 and 18. Upon the said upper end of tube 22 is anintegrally formed cap plate 24, which is perforated at 25.

Within the tube 22 is a wick, composed of sponge 26, extending from itslower end to the cap 24, for conducting the water upwardly in the tube.With the outer surfaces of the tube 22, in the direction of theinwardly-curved sides 16X 17X, of the partition plates 16 and 17 areconnected in any suitable manner and rigidly the inner ends of thehorizontal plates or supports 27, the outer ends of which plates extendoutwardly a short distance. One of the plates 27 is located at a point aslight distance below a line horizontal with the upper ends ofpartitions 16 and 17, and the other plate 27 is located about one-halfthe distance downwardly from the upper end of the tube and the lower endof said tube in socket 21. These plates 27 extend a short distanceoutwardly from tube 22, and are perforated at 28, in a verticaldirection, one perforation in one plate being vertically in line withthe perforation in the other plate. /Vithin these perforations 28 isarod or stem 29, upon the lower'end of which stem is a float 30,composed of cork, as shown, the device forming an indicator of theheight of the water in receptacle 19, the float always being upon thesurface of the water. In the lower portion of partition 18 is an openingin which is a mineral percolator 180, admitting water from receptacle 19to receptacle 20. The top 12, of the paste jar, which is made preferablyfrom metal plate, consists of a cylindrical shell or dome, which extendsin height from the line of the upper portion of the sides 14, of thepaste jar, a considerable distance above the line of the upper end oftube 22, the lines of the inner surface of the sides 31 of the top beingconcentric with the lines of the inner surface of the sides 14, of thejar. From said sides 31, of the top 12, the upper portion of said sidesare curved at 32 inwardly, and thence extended horizontally, to form thetop plate 33. The lower portions of the sides 31 are bent at rightangles and extended outwardly upon the upper surface of said sides 14,of the paste jar to the line of the outer surface of the said jar,forming a rim 34, thence bent at right angles and extended downwardly ashort distance on the outer surface of the ar, forming a flange 35,which inclines outwardly in a slight degree. On the inner surface of therim 34 is a gasket 36, composed of air-excluding material, such asrubber, and connected firmly with the rim, the gasket fitting closelyupon the upper surface of the sides 14, of the jar.

Upon the inner surface of the liange 35, of the top 12, and near thelower portion of said flange is an inwardly punched locking lug 37,circular in fo-rm and extending inwardly a slight distance from saidflange. From the line of the upper portion of the side walls of the jarthe outer portion of Asaid side wall is inclined outwardly anddownwardly. In this portion of the side wall 14, of the jar, is alocking groove 38. This groove in width is slightly in excess of thediameter of the lug 37, and extends from the line of the upper surfaceof the side 14 downwardly. rllhe opposite sides 39 and 40 of the groovesextend downwardly to a point, the sides 40 extending downwardly morethan twice the distance of the portion 39. The sides 41 and 42 of thelower portion of the groove are bent at an angle to the sides 39 and 40,and are extended upon a slight downwardly-inclined plane, terminating at43 (see Fig. 5). rlhe locking lug 37, in the flange 35, of the cover 12,is caused to enter the upper portion of the groove 38 and movedownwardly in contact with the sides 41 and 42, drawing or wedging, inthe meantime, upon the rim 34, and forcing the gasket 36 firmly upon theupper surface of the sides 14, of the jar, thus securing the top to thejar and elfectually excluding the air from 'the interior of the ar. Anumber of lugs 37 are formed in the flange 35, in the circular directionthereof, and spaced apart the requisite distance from each other, andcorresponding grooves 38 having sides 41 and 42 are made in the outersurfaces of the jar, as heretofore described, the lugs 37 acting to drawthe rim forcibly upon the gasket 36.

44 indicates an ordinary paste brush, which is placed within thereceptacle 20 when not l in use. In the upper portion of the receptacle19 is shown a removable cover 45, of rubber, having an opening 46, forthe passage of tube 22.

In the preparation of the paste jar as described for the trade, top 12is first removed, and the receptacles 160 17 o are filled with preparedpaste, such as is employed for liter-v ary purposes, label ailixers, andfor numerous other purposes, and in which an adhesive substance is used.Tater is then supplied .to the receptacle 19, which enters the tube 22through the perforations 23, and the sponge 26 becomes saturatedtherewith, the float 30 rising to the top of the waterl and indicatingthe height of the water in the receptacle 19. The water whichperce-lates through percolator 180, to afford moisture for the brush isin drops only, so that the brush may be kept moistened, but does not atany time rise in height in the receptacle 20, to the line of thepercolator. rThe top 12 is then replaced, the lugs 37, on the flange 35,of the top, entering the grooves 38, as far downwardly as the meeting ofthe sides 39 and 40, of said groove with the sides 41l and 42. In thisposition of the lugs 37, the cover is given a partial turnto the right,the lugs 37 moving in contact with the downwardly and forwardlynclinedsides 41 and 42, to the point 43, of the groove, thus drawing upon andcompressing the gasket 36, as shown in the rim 34, close to the uppersurfaces of the sides of the jar. rlhe moisture in the saturated sponge26 now rises in the tube 22 by capillary attraction, and is dispensedthrough the perforations 23, the air Within the cap or dome becomeshumid, and this humid atmosphere keeps the paste in a viscid conditionand in condition for immediate use and for a longer time thanheretofore, the evaporation which occurs lowering the Water in thereceptacle 19, and When the cover 12 is removed the stem 29 indicatesthe quantity remaining in the receptacle.

The locking devices for the top of the jar prevent the top from beingremoved until a partial movement of the top is made rotatively to theleft, and as the flange 35 fits quite closely to the outer surfaces ofthe side 14, of the jar, a slight degree of force is required to removethe cover from the jar.

The top 24 to the tube 22 may be employed or not, as preferred, its use,however, prevents dust from reaching and clogging the sponge. The tube22 may be removed from the socket 21, When required, in order toreplenish the tube with sponge or such other material as may besubstituted therefor.

The novel features of my invent-ion obviates the spilling of the Waterin the upsetting of the jar which occurs in the ordi- Copies of thispatent may be obtained for nary forms of paste jars employing a Waterreceptacle.

Such modifications may be employed as are Within the scope of theappended claim.

Having fully described my invention, what I now claim as new and desireto secure by Letters Patent is:

The combination in a paste jar with the inner surfaces of the sides andbottom of the jar of transverse partitions spaced apart and connectedintegrally with said side and bottom of the jar between the outersurfaces of which partitions and the Wall of the jar are formed separatereceptacles for the paste a partition connected With the inner surfacesof said transverse partitions separating the space into separate WaterVholding compartments having an opening in the lower portion thereof, anda mineral liquid percolator Within said opening.

CHARLES PUETZ.

Witnesses:

F. D. GLonE, ANNIE L. GREEK.

ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D.C.

